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6 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Unveiling the Secrets of Vietnam

Rishabh Sharma

5 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you visit iconic landmarks, explore ancient temples, and delve into the tumultuous past of the Vietnam War. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with awe-inspiring sights and captivating experiences.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Reliving History at the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum and War Remnants Museum

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$12

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$ 1

Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum

Elegant early 20th century building housing objects relating to Ho Chi Minh's military campaign.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

Day 2Seeking Enlightenment at Buu Long Pagoda, Ba Thien Hau Temple, and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

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$0

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$ 2

Buu Long Pagoda

Prominent Buddhist temple with ornate architecture, a tranquil ambiance & a vegetarian restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Ba Thien Hau Temple

This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Discovering Spiritual Serenity at Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple, Xa Loi Buddhist Temple, and Independence Palace

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$15

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$ 1

Hoang Phap Buddhist Temple

This colorful pagoda has ornate architecture & religious statues, plus an open courtyard.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

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Xa Loi Buddhist Temple

This tall, prominent Buddhist pagoda built in 1956 was raided by government forces in 1963.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Independence Palace

Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Unveiling the Secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnel

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$23

Cu Chi Tunnel

Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

Day 5Immerse in Art and History at Ton Duc Thang Museum, Saigon Skydeck, and Thích Quảng Đức Monument

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$38

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$ 1

Ton Duc Thang Museum

Established in 1988, the museum's galleries explore the life of Vietnamese politician Ton Duc Thang.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Saigon Skydeck

Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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Thích Quảng Đức Monument

Peaceful monument honoring a spiritual icon & martyr who sacrificed himself for religious equality.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Embracing Culture at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, and Giac Lam Buddhist Temple

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$27

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$ 1

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

15 - 22 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

26 - 32 min

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Giac Lam Buddhist Temple

Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $118 In total

Activities & Food:$113

Transport:$6